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(s50n THOUSAND.) 
( Copyright, 1893.) 


BARRON, BOYLE & CoO. 
CINCINNATI. 


All the articles mentioned in this 
Booklet are for sale by 


TOCH BROTHERS: 


DISTRIBUTING AGENTS. 
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and 35 Bowery, \ ; 


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~ Scrub the Doors, 
But Wax the Floors. 


WITH 


Old Lnglish 
Floor War 


which is not only the best but the most easily applied. 


A copy of this booklet: Waxed Floors,” 
mailed free to anyone upon request. 


MANUFACTURED ONLY BY 


BARRON BOYLE & CO., Cincinnati, 0. 


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LJ] ARDWOOD FLOORS have come to stay. 
Ge Their use is increasing steadily as their 
advantages are becoming more _ generally 
known. Hardwood floors are healthful as well 
as handsome. They are also economical. They 
are healthful because they do not harbor dust, 
dirt or disease germs. 

Hardwood floors are never completely cov- 
ered with carpets, but usually are only partly 
covered with rugs. It is an easy matter to roll 
up these, take them out of the house and shake 
them thoroughly. On the contrary, carpets 
that are tacked down are difficult to take up, 
and they remain uncleaned longer than they 
should. 

Hardwood floors are suited to any room—are 
best for all rooms—but they are especially suit- 
able for music rooms, billiard rooms and smok- 
ing rooms in private houses. The best effects 
of music are lost in carpeted rooms. Smoke 
permeates carpets. What is true of rooms in 
private houses is also true of rooms in clubs, 
hotels, restaurants and public buildings. In 


fact, hardwood floors are best for hard service. 


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eyes: , the Filler is unnecessary. 
i oe is a paste-like mixture, which fills 


up the pores of the 
wood and forms a 
foundation for the 
polish. It is per- 
fectly transparent 
and does not hide 
the grain of the 
wood in the least. 
It is easily applied 
with a rag or brush 
and should be rub- 
bed off clean be- 
fore it becomes too 
hard. Full direc- 
tions for use are 
sent with each can. 


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POLISHING#*FLOOR 


Ate the Filler has dried thoroughly, and 
the floor has been wiped up clean, remoy- 
ing all excess, apply the _ Ths 


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Old English Floor Wax. yA 


It is also transparent. It is put on with a 
woolen cloth very thin—the thinner the coat the 
bettcr. Let it dry ten minutes, then polish. 
After one coat has been applied and polished, put 
onasecond. The exceptionto this rule is with 
new floors: one coat of Old English Floor 
Wax should be applied after the Filler is thor- 
oughly dry, the second coat need not be put 
on until rooms are to be used. Polishing is 
done with a brush having a long handle like a 
carpet sweeper. It weighs twenty-five pounds, 
but is easily moved over the floor. The best 
results are obtained by running the brush across 
the grain first and then with the grain. | After 
the floors have been well polished a finishing 
gloss is imparted to them by putting a piece 
of carpet, felt or woolen material under the 
brush and running it over the surface. The 
brush should be used once a week, but it is not 
necessary to use wax every time, as enough ad- 
heres to the brush to keep the floors freshened 
indefinitely. Wax should be used only when, 
and in places where needed. 





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Powperen Wax 


HIS. is a special preparation for dancing 
floors. Itis simply sprinkled over the floor 

and the feet of the dancers put on the polish. 
Thus, without labor, and with little expense, a 
perfect finish is formed. It is transparent and 
will not soil the most delicate fabrics. One 
pound of B. B. Powdered Wax will cover a very 


large floor. 








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‘HE floors are nowin perfect order. By going 


over them once a week they can be kept so. 
Gradually, however, they will become a little 
dull from constant use. ‘They can be instantly 


restored to pristime brilliancy by applying 


Brightener. 

This is in liquid form and is applied with a 
cloth and should be rubbed until dry. Its 
use is especially desirable when  entertain- 
ments are to be given and floors are wanted to 
look their best. 


Our Brightener should always be used iu 









cleaning hardwood floors, whether finishe? 
in wax, shellac or varnish. It will keep 
them looking clean, bright and beav- 
tiful. Turpentine should not be 

used for cleaning waxed floors, 
as it removes the wax. 
Brightener is put up in 


pint and quart bot- 





tles, witb 
directions on 


each bottle. 








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Don’t Carpet Hardwood Floors. 


Floors of quarter-sawed white oak, black 
walnut, mahogany and other hardwoods 
may be made very handsome. To coyer 
these beautiful floors entirely with carpets, 
or to obliterate the handsome grains or de- 
signs by improper treatment, would be an 
extravagance and an evidence of poor taste. 


Don’t Use Oil on Hardwood Floors. 


Oil darkens and discolors the wood, more 
i in some places than others, making the 
floor spotted and ugly. Any prepara- 
tion containing oil will have same 
effect and should not be used. : 


Bg Don’t Use Varnish on Hard- 
hy _ .. wood Floors. Varnish also 
| darkens the wood in time, 
More than that, where 
there is much wear from 
walking, moving furni- 
ture, etc., varnish will 
show scratches and heel 
marks. Shellac 
grows brittle 
and crumbly, fi- 
nally leaving the 
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floor bare in spots. Varnish and shellac 
contain gum and spirits. The former gets 
- a as the latter evaporates. The resid- 
p bles ee o/ off, leaving the 
es, and when this 
“varnish, must be removed 
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will get 
ntly, par- 
down into the 
Paraffine 
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with turpentine, and 
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by its use. you can alw: ha 
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Don’t try Experiments on Hardwood Floors. 
Many handsome floors have been— ruined j 
by so doing. The preparations recom-— 
mended in this booklet are each and all 
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction. 
Their use involves no risk. 


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BB. aris R mover, 
Thich will completely dissolve all ‘the: old finish 
and loosen the dirt. It should be left on until 
the old finish is diss ved, which takes half or 
three- quarters Wd: an our, and then the floor 
i should be scrape off clean and allowed to dry. 
If the wood i: discolored or stained apply to 
the parts so affec ae a coat of © 


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Which will restore the 


wood bee s/n tural 
color. the floor is 


‘ough, it sth d then 
“becaretully gon over 
witha fine smo Gihing 
plane,s scraped with a 
cabinet scraper and 
sandpapered with oo 
sandpaper. Finish 
with ou Wood Filler 
and O ee ae 
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intrys, bath- -rooms, rear halls, etc. It works 


2 Bes pyet on hard or soft wood. 


fate soon ae the cutiate: bleaches the 
olor and obliterates the grain. y 
B.B. Special Floor Finish protects and pre- 
serves the wood. It brings out the beauty of the 
atural grain. tid takchn’ use of floor paints 
r stains, or coverings of any sort. It produces 
a neat, durable had economical finish, which is 
d oy ept, aeay and as easily renewed. 


=éB. B. Special Floor Finish 


s applied with a brush or cloth, spreading it 
yenly over the surface and rubbing well 

nto Ebe wood. When the floor begins 
0 look gray sed worn, repeat where 
ecessary. . B. Special Floor 

nish is “a up in quart, 










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ESCUPSES 





ae wear and tear on a bowling alley floor is 
tremendous. No ordinary finish can with- 
stand it. Shellac will not answer. It soon 
cracks and crumbles off. Oil will not do. It 
darkens the wood and catches the dust and dirt. 
Our Eclipse Bowling Alley Wax is prepared 
especially for use on bowling alleys, and when 
used according to directions, in connection 
with our Bowling Alley Primer, will be found 
to be the cheapest, best and most lasting finish 
made. It will not get sticky, nor catch the 
dirt. It will not crack or flake off. It will 
keep the surface in perfect order always, with 
but little care and attention. 
Eclipse Bowling Alley Wax is put up in one, 
two, four and eight pound cans, with full direc- 
tions on each can. 





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oud English Floor Wax 


Isa perfect finish for all hardwood floors, It ii a 
a Light wax. Dark waxes darken the floor and 
hide ithe grain of the wood. It is transparent 
Instead of obscuring it emphasizes the beauty 
in the natural color and grain. Itis neither to 
hard nor soft. It will not flake in cold nor 
become sticky in warm rooms, and works easily 
at all times. It will not show scratches or heel 
marks, as does varnish, shellac or hard oil. Its 
viscosity is great, hence it covers and protects 
the surface perfectly, and takes the high polish 
which is always considered the perfection of 
finish in hardwood floors. It is economical. 
One pound will cover a room 15x20 ft. Parts 
of floors subjected to unusual wear may be 
waxed without having to do the entire floor, as 
becomes necessary when varnish is used. 

It is put up in one, two, four and eight- 
pound cans ready for use. Full directions 
for applying on each can, Old English Floor 
Wax and Brightener (see page 8) are 
both excellent preparations for 
all hardwood interiors. 


B. B. Polishing Brushes 


Are a great convenience 
and labor ie SP lowe 
weight gives the press- 
ure required to producc 
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much labor on hands and knees. <A child can 

_ easily operate one, and by its use the most in- 

experienced servants can keep a waxed floor in 

peter order. Our brushes are of finest quality 
made—no penitentiary work. They will outwear 

brushes of inferior grade, and give much better 
results. See page 6. 


B. B. Varnish Remover 


Referred to on page 12, is an invaluable prepar- 


ation for removing old finish, varnish and shellac. 
It will do this perfectly, leaving the wood in its 
natural color and without raising the grain in 
the least. No other preparation will do this. 
Its use obviates a vast amount of labor and ex- 
pense and gives better results. It is put up in 
quart, half-gallon and gallon cans. 


B. B. Stain Remover 


Takes stains of every sort out of wood. First 
_remoye old finish (ifany), leaving the wood bare. 
Then simply spread B. B. Stain Remover over 
the surface affected and let it dry, when the stain 
will have disappeared. It is put up in bottles. 


Peerless Surfacing Polish 


Cleans and polishes pianos, furniture, interior 
woodwork, and all varnished and 
polished surfaces. It dries 
instantly, and restores all 
_ the original beauty and 
lustre. Guaranteed 
not to injure the finest 
finish. It is put up in 
bottles of convenient 
sizes. Soap and water 
should never be used 
on furniture asit is cer- 
tain to injure the finish. 






CoE ¢ TOR ekr 
1ST yj PRICES 





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Old English Floor Wax, put up in 1, 2,4 

» and 8-pound cans, per pound,.......$ .60 
B. B. Powdered Wax, in 1-lb. cans, per lb.. .60 
B. B. Weighted Brushes, 25 pounds, each. 3.50 
B. B. Weighted Brushes, 15 pounds, each. 3.00 
BEBUSoft- FloéreBrushessedchwe .... 4.4 1.50 
B. B. Special Floor Finish, per gallon .... 2.50 
B. B. Special Floor Finish, per half gallon 1.25 
BB. Special Floor Finish, per quart.... —_.75 
Brightener, in bottles, per quart..... .... 1.25 
Brightener, in bottles, per pint........... 75 
B. B. Stain Remover, in jugs, per gallon... 1.50 
B. B. Stain Remover, in bottles, per quart. .50 
B. B. Stain Remover, in bottles, per pint. .6 
B. B. Varnish Remover, in cans, per gal.. 2.50 
B. B. Varnish Remover, in cans, per 3 gal. 1.25 
B.B. Varnish Remover, in cans, per quart .75 


Peerless Surfacing Polish, in bottles,each. .25 
B. B. Paste Wood Filler—1, 2,5, 10 and 25- 


pouhd cans, perpound® ..oidty--..-.- .20 
B. B. Liquid Filler—gallon and one-half 

gallon cans, per gallon.............. 2.00 
Eclipse Bowling Alley Wax, 1, 2, 4 and 8- 

pound catis@pen/pound Fims.....5-.-- .60 


B. B. Bowling Alley Primer, per gallon .. 4.50 
B. B. Steel Wool, in 1-lb. packages, each. .75 
B. B. Steel Shavings, in1-lb. packages, each _.60 


Our Guarantee. 


The above finishes are guaranteed to give entire 
satisfaction when used as directed, 
or money refunded. 


FOR SALE BY ALL RESPONSIBLE 
DEALERS IN PAINTERS’ SUPPLIES. 


BARRON, BOYLE & CO., Manuf’rs, Cincinnati, Ohio. 


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Natural Wood 
Finish Preserved. 


Why go to the expense of hardwood floors, and then 
spoil them with applications of oil, varnish and shellac ? 


Old English 
Floor War 


contains no injurious ingredients. It gives the polished 
waxed surface always considered the perfection in finish 
of hardwood floors. 


A copy of this booklet, “Waxed Floors,”’ 
mailed free to anyone upon request. 


MANUFACTURED ONLY BY 


BARRON, BOYLE & CO., Cincinnati, 0. 


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Never Use Oil on 
Hardwood Floors. 


Tt will darken the wood and cause the natural wood 
finish to disappear. 


Old English 
Floor Uax 


contains no oil, and gives the polished wax surface, 
always considered the perfection in finish of hardwood 
floors. 
A eopy of this booklet, ‘‘ Waxed Floors,” 
mailed free to anyone upon request. 
cs 
MANUFACTURED ONLY BY 


BARRON, BOYLE & CO., Cincinnati, O, 


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